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User Rating:
7.5/10   28 votes
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Writer:
Todd Brewster (writer)
Contact:
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Seasons:
1 full episode list
Release Date:
28 September 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Documentary more
Plot:
Peter Jennings hosts this 15 part documentary that chronicles the defining events of the 20th century... more
User Comments:
This Documentary was Really Moving.... more

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 1 of 39)
Bud Abbott ... Himself - selling war bonds (unknown episodes)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:750 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:Not Rated
Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USA
Company:
ABC News more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
[about the glory of Harlem in the 20s]
Ossie Davis: If I had to choose between Heaven and Harlem, oh ho ho! Harlem would win every time
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Features Psycho (1960) more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
This Documentary was Really Moving...., 6 July 2006
10/10
Author: katey525 from United States

I have no idea why its 5.7, but it deserves at least an 8 or 9. I've seen this documentary more times than i can remember, the music people and video scenes all add up to create feeling like you are there witnessing everything take place. Pretty much everything up to the 70's will keep your eyes glued to the T.V. Captures the mood of the Depression and the Holocaust excellently. It only really lacks once they get to the 80's and 90's. I would've liked to see more of what Reagan did during his presidency, and maybe a mention of the L.A. Riots would've been good.

Otherwise Great Series, worth owning and viewing multiple times. The late Peter Jennings is always a great host and his wording usually adds to the scenes that are portrayed. Other Interviews include Dennis Hopper,Martin Scorcese, Dick Clark, Janet Leigh, Ossie Davis, and Colin Powell.

Also if you liked this series, check out CNN's The Cold War, and also, A Century of Warfare.

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